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About
Cooking is my biggest passion, and I like to think my food reflects that passion.
I specialize in dinner parties, usually with an appetizer hour and family style dinner service. I prepare much of the meal offsite in my own commercial kitchen. I will then arrive in your home sometime in the afternoon to finish making the food so everything will be freshly prepared for service.
For dessert, I like to do a variety of appetizer-size desserts to enjoy the rest of the evening, while I clean up and make my exit.
About me:
-I have over 25 years of professional kitchen experience, starting as a teenager in my mothers’s café.
-In 2009 I graduated from an accelerated class at the Culinary Institute of America in New York.
-I started and ran a catering and cafe business, The Tomato Vine, for 7 years.
-Cooked for Prince several times, as well as pro athletes.
-Won cooking competitions at the Taste of Edina both in 2016 and 2017.
-Made multiple appearances on TV and featured in magazines
All my food is made from scratch, and my menus are customizable. Dietary needs such as gluten free, vegan, allergies, and other restrictions are no problem.
Catering small dinners means I am able to connect with my clients in a more intimate setting. It's always a fun and memorable event for everyone. No matter the occasion, I am always happy to cook!
Overview
Hired 19 times
Background checked
1 employee
14 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMonClosed
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, and Venmo.
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2023
Services offered
Event type
Wedding
Birthday or anniversary party
Dinner party
Corporate event
Meal
Breakfast or brunch
Lunch
Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres
Dinner
Drinks and dessert
Dessert
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Kris V.
Oct 31, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Abby is wonderful! Our group hired her for a 60th birthday party. Her food was creative and delicious. She was pleasant and efficient - a joy to be around. She left my fridge stocked with the leftovers and my kitchen spotless. I would highly recommend her! I'm rebooking her for a Christmas party!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • I'm flexible • Dessert • American - formal • Gluten free or celiac • I'm flexible • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Bonnie M.
Oct 8, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
We are a group of 9 women who had a girl gathering. We hired chef Abby & found her to be very easy to work with. She had beautiful food options to choose from at various price points. She prepared gluten free dishes for us as some of the women required GF. She was well prepared & put up with a lot of noisy chatter & craziness from us! Her salad, vegetable sides were tasty & fresh & the beef we selected were grilled to perfection. The dessert was the perfect ending to a delicious meal. And she cleaned the kitchen so we didn’t need to do a thing! All of us were so pleased not to have to shop or cook. This night with friends was special. Highly recommend this talented chef!
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Italian • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Suzanne B.
Sep 28, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Abby catered our small wedding in September 2022. Her food is fresh and incredibly tasty. All of our guests were raving about her food, which was my exact goal. Abby was responsive and collaborative during the planning process. I highly recommend her for any event or party and will definitely be hiring her again.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 36 - 50 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
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Jess C.
Aug 29, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Abby did the catering for our backyard garden party last weekend. She was absolutely wonderful. She took such time and care to put together a fantastic spread of appetizers. Our guests could not stop talking about how "amazing her food is." She has a wealth of experience and talent and it shows. I would readily recommend her to anyone.
Details: Dinner party • Dinner • Italian • Family style • Yes, full service • Outdoor venue • Yes, full kitchen • 20 - 29 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Stephani s.
May 7, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Amazing chef with a wonderful disposition. Easy to work with and engaging. Food was spectacular!
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - formal • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Credentials
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ABBY RANDALL
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I charge the cost of groceries, plus an hourly rate for labor (including shopping time), any accrued mileage, and rental equipment if needed.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
For weekly meal prep services I first do a consultation, usually over the phone or email. I take notes on all your food requests and dietary needs. We will agree upon a small menu for the first week, just to get both of us acclimated. We will then work together to find a menu that will best fit your family and schedule.
For catering, I take basic information like the location/venue of the event, an estimated guest count, what type of event you are hosting, and what kind of menu you are looking for. I then will create menu options for you to choose from, and from there we can solidify your menu and event details. You also have the option of having the food prepared in your home the day prior to your event. You can heat it the next day and to serve your guests.
For corporate demos and classes, I will first do a consultation to assess what your class will be like: how many guests, your preferred menu type and how much space you have to host the classes. I will then offer you several options of ideas for your event and from there we will finalize details.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have 25+ years of professional cooking experience. I graduated from accelerated program at the Culinary Institute of America in New York. I have experience in fine dining, large-scale dining, catering, weekly meal prep, cooking classes and lessons.
I am also well-versed in accommodating vegan, dairy-free, athlete diets and food allergies.
